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BBQ Catering for Temple Ewell
Planning a catered barbecue in Temple Ewell? We cook outdoors under cover, with halloumi skewers and a vegan option for non-meat eaters.
- Close and cul-de-sac parties
- Fundraising days
- Leaving parties
BBQ catering in Temple Ewell
BBQ catering in Temple Ewell, served hot
BBQ catering means we bring the barbecue and do the cooking. We cook on site at your event in Temple Ewell, outdoors under cover, while our staff serve your guests and tidy up. For family celebrations and team days and staff summer parties, we can cook pulled pork, coleslaw and sausages.
In a small place like Temple Ewell, a barbecue in a garden, a paddock or the village green with permission is often the plan. Tell us about lanes and ground, and we will plan the route. Tell us about dietary needs and allergies when you enquire, and we’ll tell you exactly what’s in each dish.
A catered BBQ in Temple Ewell: what to know
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Hosts in Temple Ewell book us for events of all sizes. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Canterbury, about 12 miles away.
For guests coming by train, there is a station right in Temple Ewell: Kearsney station. Churches such as Church of St Peter and St Paul rarely have room for a barbecue, but a hall or home nearby normally does. Temple Ewell is within about 7 miles of the Kent Downs National Landscape, so a countryside barbecue here comes with a view. Some venues in protected landscapes have rules about open cooking and vehicles, so check with yours. With the coast within about 3 miles of Temple Ewell, wind is the thing to plan for: a sheltered spot keeps the grill steady and the smoke away from the queue.
This part of Kent takes in CT16 and CT17. That could mean an event in a garden on Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane, as long as there’s somewhere outside to cook. Close by, we cover events in Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). We also serve nearby towns such as Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Nearby you will also find Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Within reach you will find Dover Western Heights.
- Schools near Temple Ewell include Dover Christ Church Academy (1.9 miles south-east)
- Pubs nearby include Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east)
What affects the price in Temple Ewell
There is no fixed price list, because every event is different. What matters most:
- Busy dates such as summer Saturdays
- Crockery choices
- The journey to the venue
- Numbers
Cost depends on numbers, menu choices and service time, along with distance and how easy the site is. Every booking is different, which is why each one gets its own quote.
Details that help
For a quick, accurate price, tell us:
- The date and time of the event
- Where the event is
- Anything the venue has asked for
- An estimate of numbers
Send us the date, the address or CT16 postcode and rough numbers, plus when you’d like to eat. We will check the date and send a quote. Fill in our quote form.
Planners, venues and businesses
If you are organising for someone else, whether you’re a planner, a PA or on a committee, let us know who we’ll deal with on the day. We’ll keep you both updated.
If the event is on someone else’s land, the landowner needs to agree to cooking and vehicles. Sort that first.
Before you choose a spot
The cooking area is the main thing to plan. Check these:
- Somewhere the smoke can drift away from open windows
- A level spot in the garden, on the patio or drive
- Somewhere dry for guests to eat if it rains
Not sure about the cooking spot? Send us a photo and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we serve
- New potatoes
- Salads
- Beef burgers
- Coleslaw
- Pulled pork
- Halloumi skewers (V)
- Chicken skewers
- BBQ ribs
- Jacket potatoes
- Vegan burger or sausage (Ve)
- Beef brisket
- Sausages
Planning for dietary needs
With a bit of planning, dietary needs are easier to handle. A few tips:
- Tell us how many vegetarians and vegans to expect
- Keep the meat-free options clearly labelled
- Add a dietary question to the invitation
- Tell us if anyone does not eat beef
After service, our staff clear up, leaving the spot tidy.
Ask about china for a sit-down meal, quoted separately.
More for events in Temple Ewell
How the day works
On the day, we set up the barbecue on the agreed spot, put the cover up and get it hot. From there, we cook as your guests come up, timed to when you want to eat. A summer barbecue in Temple Ewell stays light until about 9:15pm at midsummer, which gives a barbecue a long summer evening. By late September, sunset is nearer 7:00pm.
- Send us the date, the place and roughly how many.
- Choose your meats and sides.
- We confirm the cooking spot and send a quote.
- We cook on site and serve at the agreed time.
- We clear up and go.
How to prepare
- Choose someone to meet us on arrival
- Think about where the smoke will drift
- Gather dietary requirements early
Getting a price
We need a few details to quote: the date and serving time, the venue or CT16 postcode, rough numbers and which extras you’d like. Fill in our quote form.
Planning help
Who books BBQ catering in Temple Ewell?
Nobody in your party stuck at the grill
We are booked for all kinds of occasions in Temple Ewell and nearby. Some of the most common are:
- Fundraising days
- Leaving and retirement parties
- Back-garden get-togethers
- Cricket, football and rugby club days
For a fundraiser at a school like Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School, the barbecue can cook on a spot agreed with the school.
What your quote should include
- What crockery is supplied
- Exactly what’s included in the price
- Whether travel is included
- How they handle allergens and dietary needs
Temple Ewell questions
Is Temple Ewell too small for a barbecue?
Not at all. We cater in villages and hamlets as well as towns. Let us know about access and the cooking spot.
Can you do a barbecue in Old Park Hill?
Only if the landowner, generally the council, allows it. Check with them first, and tell us what they say.
Is the meat halal?
We do not. Please arrange halal food separately if anyone needs it.
Is the food cooked safely?
Meat is cooked until it’s steaming hot all the way through, with no pink and juices running clear, following Food Standards Agency advice.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
We do. Vegetarians get halloumi and vegetable skewers, and vegans get a vegan burger or sausage, cooked separately from the meat.
Does rain stop the barbecue?
The barbecue cooks under cover, so a shower does not stop it. Plan somewhere dry for your guests to eat.
When should we book?
Summer Saturdays and December book up first. Quieter dates can frequently be booked at shorter notice. Ask and we will check.
Can you serve the barbecue on plates?
Yes, on plates with salads, coleslaw and potatoes.
Is a barbecue right for your event?
Compared with a sit-down meal, a barbecue is relaxed and sociable, and it does not need a kitchen. What you choose to eat matters most: a simple menu costs less than one with brisket and ribs, so we list each item in the quote. Ask us to suggest a menu for your budget.
Why us?
- Six meats to choose from
- Staff to serve, so you do not have to
- Sides to make it a full meal
- Hot food straight off the grill
Take a look at our pricing and menu ideas for your barbecue.
The menu, dish by dish
Beef brisket
Brisket makes a barbecue feel like a proper meal.
Halloumi and vegetable skewers (V)
For vegetarians, halloumi and vegetable skewers are cooked separately from the meat, a hot, filling option of their own.
- Cooked on site by our chef, outdoors under cover
- A full barbecue menu, not just burgers
- Vegetarian and vegan options: halloumi skewers and a vegan burger or sausage
- Served by our staff at the time you choose, then cleared away